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New Construction loans for Arkansas builds.

Ground-up construction loans for builders and investors developing new properties in Arkansas. Finance up to 85% of your land purchase and 85% of construction costs on a single loan. Rates from 10%, non-Dutch interest, and land doesn't need to be permitted to qualify. Loans $100K to $7.5M.

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What is a new construction loan?

A new construction loan is short-term financing for building a property from the ground up. It typically covers land acquisition, vertical construction, and an interest reserve on a single loan, with construction funds disbursed via draws as the build progresses through inspection milestones. Once construction is complete, the loan is paid off through a sale of the finished property or refinanced into long-term financing.

Arkansas market

Why Arkansas works for investor lending.

Arkansas is a strong cash-flow market. Northwest Arkansas (Walmart HQ + supplier ecosystem) anchors long-term employment and rental demand. Little Rock adds state-capital + healthcare stability. Affordable acquisition basis makes the yield math work.

Northwest Arkansas Walmart economy

Bentonville and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas metro have grown around Walmart's global HQ, its supplier network, and Tyson Foods. Sustained employment growth drives real rental demand.

Affordable acquisition basis

Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Arkansas secondary markets offer entry price-points that make cash-flow math work. Real cash-on-cash returns for buy-and-hold investors.

Landlord-friendly

Arkansas statutes are considered landlord-friendly with predictable eviction timelines. Holding costs stay projectable.

Metros served

SLA Capital lends across every Arkansas metro.

Whether you're closing a single-asset SFR in a smaller Arkansas market or a portfolio in a major metro, we're active statewide. High-volume markets we regularly close in include:

Little Rock

Pulaski County — state capital + healthcare hub

Northwest Arkansas

Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale — Walmart HQ region

Fort Smith

Sebastian County — Arkansas River Valley

Jonesboro

Craighead County — Arkansas State University

Hot Springs

Garland County — LTR + tourism-adjacent demand

Conway

Faulkner County — Little Rock-adjacent + UCA demand

Pine Bluff & Texarkana

Southern Arkansas secondary markets

Everywhere else

Statewide coverage — send us any Arkansas property

Arkansas New Construction terms.

Same nationwide program, no state-specific surcharges.

Pricing

Rates from 10%

Up-front pricing on every loan. The rate you're quoted is the rate you close at — no surprises at the closing table.

Leverage

85% land / 85% build

Up to 85% of the land purchase price plus 85% of construction costs. High leverage that keeps your capital deployable.

Interest

Non-Dutch interest

Pay interest only on the funds you've actually drawn, not on the undrawn balance. Keeps carrying costs down during early build phases.

Term

18 or 24 months

Choose the term that fits your build schedule. Straightforward extensions available on active projects.

Approval

Unpermitted land OK

Land does not need to be permitted or warranted before loan approval. Get under contract and permit in parallel.

Size

$100K to $7.5M

From single infill lots to multi-unit projects across Arkansas. Same clean underwriting from starter builds up to $7.5M.

Arkansas New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans in Arkansas.

Does SLA Capital lend on New Construction in Arkansas?

Yes. SLA Capital funds New Construction loans throughout Arkansas — Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Hot Springs, and every other AR metro. Rates from 10%, up to 85% land + 85% construction.

How much of the Arkansas project does SLA finance?

SLA Capital finances up to 85% of the land purchase plus 85% of construction costs in Arkansas. Loans range from $100,000 to $7,500,000.

Does the land need to be permitted to qualify?

No. SLA Capital does not require the land to be permitted or warranted before loan approval. Get under contract and start underwriting in parallel with permitting.

How is interest calculated on the loan?

Non-Dutch interest — borrowers pay interest only on funds that have been drawn, not on the undrawn balance. This keeps carrying costs down during early build phases when most of the loan hasn't been disbursed yet.

Is Arkansas a good state for ground-up builders?

Arkansas is a strong cash-flow market. Northwest Arkansas (Walmart HQ + supplier ecosystem) anchors long-term employment and rental demand. Little Rock adds state-capital + healthcare stability. Affordable acquisition basis makes the yield math work.

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